Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Core
Provide designated fire protection engineering, design reviews, life safety assessments, and compliance support for Navy installations, coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve code interpretations and secure regulatory approvals.
Role type
Senior Fire Protection Engineer (Designated Fire Protection Engineer - DFPE)
Builds
Fire protection engineering solutions, risk assessments, and compliance documentation for naval facilities
Domain
Defense and National Security / Fire Protection Engineering
Required skills
Fire protection engineering, NFPA code interpretation, UFC applicability, egress analysis, technical writing, drawing review, risk assessment, AHJ coordination
Preferred skills
DFPE designation, QFPE certification, Navy sector experience
Technologies
NFPA codes, UFC standards
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive design and submittal reviews for Navy facilities ensuring compliance with fire protection codes; Coordinate with government Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve complex code interpretations and secure regulatory approvals; Develop project plans and execute fire protection engineering initiatives including risk assessments and facility modernization; Conduct evaluations of existing facility fire protection and life safety systems and deliver actionable recommendations; Provide oversight of assigned project fire protection responsibilities across geographically dispersed naval installations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
